Bill Brubaker
Born: 11/7/1910 in Cleveland, OH, USA
Died: 4/2/1978 in Laguna Hills, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1932-09-08 | Final Game: 1943-07-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Wilbur Lee Brubaker
Biography
Bill Brubaker was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1932 until 1943. Born in 1910, Brubaker played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 479 games throughout his career. He recorded 413 hits, showcasing his ability to consistently reach base, and he contributed 22 home runs and 225 RBIs, reflecting a solid offensive presence in the lineup. With a career batting average of .264, Brubaker demonstrated a balanced approach at the plate, and he also displayed some speed on the bases, tallying 13 stolen bases during his time in the league.
Brubaker's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, which saw the game evolving with the onset of the Great Depression and the early stages of World War II. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he navigated the challenges of playing at a time when the competition was fierce and the stakes were high. While he may not have been a household name, Brubaker's consistent performance and versatility as a position player solidified his place in the history of the game.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.375 | 0.167 | 0.542 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.375 | 0.167 | 0.542 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 479 | 1564 | 208 | 413 | 85 | 10 | 22 | 225 | 13 | 151 | 239 | 0.264 | 0.333 | 0.373 | 0.706 | -1699.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | PIT | NL | 7 | 24 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.417 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | PIT | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | PIT | NL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1935 | PIT | NL | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | PIT | NL | 145 | 554 | 77 | 160 | 27 | 4 | 6 | 102 | 5 | 50 | 96 | 0.289 | -206.1 |
| 1937 | PIT | NL | 120 | 413 | 57 | 105 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 48 | 2 | 47 | 51 | 0.254 | -422.6 |
| 1938 | PIT | NL | 45 | 112 | 18 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 0.295 | 70.7 |
| 1939 | PIT | NL | 100 | 345 | 41 | 80 | 23 | 1 | 7 | 43 | 3 | 29 | 51 | 0.232 | -767.2 |
| 1940 | PIT | NL | 38 | 78 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 0.192 | -374.1 |
| 1943 | BSN | NL | 13 | 19 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.421 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 17 | 0 | 110 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| 2B | 65 | 0 | 162 | 202 | 19 | 43 |
| 3B | 350 | 0 | 316 | 607 | 61 | 39 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 15 | 0 | 19 | 22 | 3 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | PIT | 3B | 7 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| 1933 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | PIT | 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935 | PIT | 3B | 5 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936 | PIT | 3B | 145 | 0 | 134 | 209 | 22 | 8 |
| 1937 | PIT | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937 | PIT | 3B | 115 | 0 | 98 | 216 | 16 | 16 |
| 1937 | PIT | SS | 3 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1938 | PIT | 1B | 9 | 0 | 76 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 1938 | PIT | 3B | 18 | 0 | 27 | 29 | 8 | 4 |
| 1938 | PIT | SS | 3 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 1938 | PIT | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | PIT | 2B | 65 | 0 | 162 | 202 | 19 | 43 |
| 1939 | PIT | 3B | 32 | 0 | 21 | 84 | 7 | 4 |
| 1939 | PIT | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1940 | PIT | 1B | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1940 | PIT | 3B | 19 | 0 | 23 | 40 | 3 | 4 |
| 1940 | PIT | SS | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | BSN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1943 | BSN | 3B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 17 |
| Second Base | 65 |
| Third Base | 349 |
| Shortstop | 15 |
| Left Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 1930, 1931, 1932 |